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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,244.80, 1,866.56 and 474.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,244.80, 1,866.56 and 474.88 is: 712.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,244.80 : 1,866.56 = 474.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,244.80/1,866.56 = 474.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,244.80x = 1,866.56 × 474.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,244.80x = 886,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,392.01/1,244.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.08

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